College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 22:03:30
Major
Aerospace Systems Engineering
Honors Course
4900:297
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
The goal of this project is to create a lab for an aerodynamics class with the purpose of exploring the effects of various physical features and aerodynamic conditions on a wing. The main area of study will be the effects on lift, drag, and moment. To best display these effects, an airfoil/wing to wind tunnel interface with variable physical characteristics will be designed. The various physical alterations will be implemented to show the effect each one has on lift, drag, and moment. These alterations will include different aspect ratios, removable winglets, and various lengths. The airspeed and angle of attack will also be altered to see the resulting aerodynamic effects. The final portion of the proposed project will consist of guiding students to design their own winglets and attaching them to the wing interface to observe the effects of their own designs.
Research Sponsor
Nicholas Garafolo
First Reader
Scott Sawyer
Second Reader
Manigandan Kannan
Honors Faculty Advisor
Scott Sawyer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Soroczak, James and Preslar, Brett, "Aerodynamics Wind Tunnel Lab" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1579.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1579